1999 Harley-Davidson 1200 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 1200 years
- Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Harley-Davidson 1200. That is the most of any 1200 model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is visibility (3 complaints, 38%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 8owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Harley-Davidson 1200 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 3 | 38% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Harley-Davidson 1200 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The handle bars on these motorcycles can break.
Risk: This condition could cause the driver to lose control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace these handle bars.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Motorcycle handlebar fracturing (PE99057) — opened Sep 10, 1999, closed Nov 1, 1999, led to recall 99V290000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The vehicle leaked gas into the engine. Parts were replaced however the problem still exists. Please provide additional information. *nlm
Motorcycle's rearview mirror flew off, and the bolt that held it fell out. *ak
99v290/ steering wheel handle bars: received recall, and unable to get dealer to honor it due to lack of parts. Notified manfacturer, and informed consumer that no parts were sent to dealer because dealer did not make a request. Dealer made request, received parts shortly after and repaired…
Received recall notice concerning steering yoke :motorcycle & contacted dealer. Informed no parts were available since november. Was only given 3 repair kits for repairs. *ak
While riding, side mirriors broke off, swinging back into the driver before hitting the ground. After these mirriors brake off the turn signals are left hanging because they where attached to the mirriors. The dealer has been contacted.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Harley-Davidson 1200?
Owners most often report visibility, steering, exterior lighting problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Harley-Davidson 1200?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Harley-Davidson 1200 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 1200 model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.